Bird Identification Tips
Identifying a bird can be challenging. Birds are active, energetic animals and you need a quick eye to spot as many details as possible in a short span of time. The obstacles are many—the light may be dim, you could have the sun in your eyes, or the bird may dive into a bush. So to stand the best chance of landing a name for a bird, you'll want to know what to look for—what matters most and how to spend your precious viewing time.
1. Keep Your Eye on the Bird
| When you spot a bird, don't immediately try to flip through the pages of a field guide to identify it. Every moment of viewing time is precious. Keep your eye fixed on the bird and study it,absorb details of its markings, movements, song, feeding habits, and size. You may want to jot down notes or quickly sketch things that catch your eye. But don't focus too much on your jottings, try to maximize the time you have the bird in view, as this is your time to study it and you don't know how long it will be before the bird dashes off, out of sight. |
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